1. A win-win on pension (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 11) Topic: GS2– Governance – Government policies – Interventions for development in various sectors Context: The article discusses the recent decision by the Maharashtra government to adopt the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for its employees, following a similar move by the Union…
Q1) The 2023 Nobel Award in Chemistry was awarded for the discovery and synthesis of Quantum dots. How have the developments of quantum dots affected the various sectors over the years? (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor nanoparticles (size around 2-10 nanometers) which exhibit size and composition-dependent optical and electronic (optoelectronic) properties….
1. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired bilateral meeting on US-India Civil Nuclear Commerce (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2048707 ) Topic: GS2 – International Relations – Bilateral Relations Context Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announced significant Indo-US collaborations, including an Indian astronaut joining the International Space Station and advancements in Green Hydrogen Mission and Small Modular Reactors….
1. Classical language centres ask for autonomy (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 6) Topic: GS2 – Governance Context The news highlights the ongoing struggle of India’s classical language centres for Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia, which are seeking autonomy from the Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) to address funding…
1. Reality of reel life, exploitation as a structural problem (Source – The Hindu, International Edition – Page No. – 8) Topic: GS2 – Social Justice – Vulnerable sections Context The Justice K. Hema Committee report, released in August 2024, highlights sexual exploitation and discrimination faced by women in the Malayalam film industry. It calls…
1. One election, many questions (Source: Indian Express; Section: The Ideas Page; Page: 09) Topic: GS2– Governance – Government policies – Interventions for development in various sectors Context: The article discusses the ongoing debate in India about implementing simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies, a proposal strongly supported by Prime Minister…
Q1) Describe the concept of loss and damage and evaluate its relevance in ensuring climate equity. (250 Words/15 Marks) ANS “Loss and damage” can be defined as irreversible economic and non-economic costs being incurred from climate-fuelled weather extremes or impacts. COP-27 has set up a Loss and Damage Fund to deliver vital support to those…
1. President of India graces first National Space Day Celebration (Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2048035 ) Topic: GS3 – Science and Technology Context The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, celebrated National Space Day on August 23, 2024, honouring ISRO’s achievements, including the Chandrayaan-3 landing. She highlighted space exploration’s impact, private sector growth, and future challenges like…
1. India Denies Role in Bangladesh Floods, Clarifies No Water Release from Tripura Dam (Source: Indian Express; Section: Explained; Page: 19) Topic: GS2 – International Relations GS1 – Geography Context: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India clarified that the recent floods in eastern Bangladesh were not caused by the release of water from…
